Nova Villa

Acting

Nova Villa

Born 16 April 1946 · Quezon City, Philippines · 80

Novelita Acosta Villanueva Gallegos (born April 16, 1946), known professionally as Nova Villa, is a Filipino actress and comedian. Known primarily as the "Goddess of Comedy", she is regarded as one of the pillars of Philippine entertainment and is celebrated as one of the greatest Filipino comedians of all time. Among her many accolades includes the "Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice medal" bestowed by Pope Francis, the highest papal award the Vatican can give a layperson.

Known for

Highlights

Can't Buy Me Love2023 · Series · Salvacion de Jesus Bongon / Lola Nene
Miss Granny2018 · Film · Fely
Manila, Open City1968 · Film · Young Girl
Home Along da Riles: Da Movie1993 · Film · Azon
Bondying: The Little Big Boy1989 · Film · Luding
Clown1986 · Film

Filmography

Movies

95 films

Senior Moments2026 · Film · Pilar
Home Along da Riles: Da Reunion2026 · Film · Azon Cosme
Everything About My Wife2025 · Film · Teta Mae
Labyu with an Accent2022 · Film · Lola Tere
The Women of Tonta Club2021 · Film
I'm Ellenya L.2019 · Film
S.O.N.S. (Sons Of Nanay Sabel)2019 · Film · Queen Gracia
Miss Granny2018 · Film · Fely
Pektus2016 · Film
This Time2016 · Film
All You Need Is Pag-ibig2015 · Film · Loisa
1st Ko si 3rd2014 · Film · Cory
Kung Fu Divas2013 · Film
Raketeros2013 · Film
Sosy Problems2012 · Film · Patria
The Reunion2012 · Film · Mamang
Every Breath U Take2012 · Film · Lola Pilar
Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story...2009 · Film · Sita
Desperadas 22008 · Film · Margot
The Wanderer2008 · Film · Lola Nita (voice)
Desperadas2007 · Film · Margot
Close To You2006 · Film · Lola Dading
Hari ng Sablay2005 · Film · Lola Gracia
Dreamboy2005 · Film
Happily Ever After2005 · Film
So... Happy Together2004 · Film · Inday
Basta't Ikaw... Nanginginig Pa1999 · Film
Kokey1997 · Film · Mrs. Querubin
Home Along da Riles 21997 · Film · Azon Madamba
Wanted Perfect Murder1997 · Film · Mrs. Reyes
S'yempre Ikaw Pa Rin1996 · Film
Onyok Tigasin1995 · Film
Hindi Pa Tapos ang Labada, Darling1994 · Film
Greggy En' Boogie: Sakyan Mo Na Lang, Anna1994 · Film
Home Along da Riles: Da Movie1993 · Film · Azon
Pido Dida 3: May Kambal Na1993 · Film
Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan1993 · Film
Hulihin Probinsiyanong Mandurukot1993 · Film · Sweet
Eh Kasi Bata1992 · Film · Meldie
Si Lucio at si Miguel: Hihintayin Kayo sa Langit1992 · Film
Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!1991 · Film · Alfonso's Wife
Pido Dida 2: Kasal Na1991 · Film
Hotdog1990 · Film · Kristine
Samson & Goliath1990 · Film
Pido Dida: Sabay Tayo1990 · Film
Michael and Madonna1990 · Film · Cindy
Tora Tora, Bang Bang Bang1990 · Film
Twist: Ako Si Ikaw, Ikaw Si Ako1990 · Film · Daniela
Gawa Na Ang Bala Para sa Akin1989 · Film
May Pulis, May Pulis sa Ilalim ng Tulay1989 · Film · Wendy
Bondying: The Little Big Boy1989 · Film · Luding
Barbi: Maid in the Philippines1989 · Film
Magic to Love1989 · Film
Gorio en Tekla1989 · Film
Me And Ninja Liit1988 · Film · Unsang
I Love You Three Times a Day1988 · Film · Saucy Matukoy
Love Letters1988 · Film
Super Inday And The Golden Bibe1988 · Film
Isusumbong Kita sa Diyos1988 · Film
Taray at Teroy1988 · Film · Cora
Leroy Leroy Sinta1988 · Film
Bakit Kinagat Ni Adan Ang Mansanas Ni Eba?1988 · Film · Luming
I'm Kiko, I'm Kikay1987 · Film
Jack en Poy: Hale-Hale Hoy!1987 · Film
Captain Barbell1986 · Film · Aling Tinay
Clown1986 · Film
Rocky Four-Ma1986 · Film
SWAK1985 · Film
Inday Bote1985 · Film · Duwende
Ano ka... hilo?1985 · Film
Isang Platitong Mani1985 · Film
Tender Age1985 · Film
Magchumikap Ka!1985 · Film
Daddy Knows Best1983 · Film
Buhay Misis1983 · Film
Annie Sabungera1982 · Film · Didit
Forgive and Forget1982 · Film · Irene
Si Ako At... Tres Muskiteros!1982 · Film · Ines
P.S. I Love You1981 · Film · Vicky
Pinay, American Style1979 · Film
Dyesebel1978 · Film
Iwasan Kabaret1978 · Film
Masikip, Maluwang... Paraisong Parisukat1977 · Film
Batu-Bato sa Langit (Ang Tamaa'y Huwag Magagalit..!)1975 · Film · Noviciada Carcomonia
May Isang Brilyante1973 · Film
Laugh Story1971 · Film
Manila, Open City1968 · Film · Young Girl
Ex-Convict1967 · Film
Alyas Phantom1966 · Film
Pilipinas Kong Mahal1965 · Film
Captain Philippines at Boy Pinoy1965 · Film
Alyas Batman at Robin1965 · Film
Maskarados1964 · Film · Ester
Baril na Ginto1964 · Film
Daniel Barrion1964 · Film

Filmography

Series

17 shows

Tropang G.O.A.T.2025 · Series · Lola Villa
Can't Buy Me Love2023 · Series · Salvacion de Jesus Bongon / Lola Nene
AraBella2023 · Series · Madonna
False Positive2022 · Series · Mamerta "Mema" Ramirez
Owe My Love2021 · Series · Epifania Guipit
Inday Will Always Love You2018 · Series · Loleng Magtibay
Sa Piling ni Nanay2016 · Series · Matilda Mercado
Once Upon a Kiss2015 · Series · Adelaida "Adela" Servando
Binoy Henyo2013 · Series · Chato Santos
Aso ni San Roque2012 · Series · Ofelia Sandoval
My Beloved2012 · Series · Inggay Castor
Futbolilits2011 · Series · Lola Ester Cortes
Nita Negrita2011 · Series · Ima
My Driver Sweet Lover2010 · Series · Aling White
Kokey2007 · Series · Sor. Aida
Super Inggo2006 · Series · Juaning
'Til Death Do Us Part2005 · Series · Conching